From a haunted aquarium bash and creepy ghost tours to pumpkin patches, Halloween parties, and fall festivals, Toronto is packed with ways to celebrate spooky season this October.
Whether you’re looking for a genuinely terrifying night out, a family-friendly Halloween activity, or an excuse to dress up and sip a themed cocktail, there’s something for every kind of Halloween lover.
Here are more than 20 things to do in Toronto this October to make the most of the spookiest time of year.
Halloween on Church Street is taking over Toronto’s Church-Wellesley Village on October 31 from 6:30 p.m. to midnight, transforming Church Street between Carlton and Gloucester streets into Canada’s largest Halloween party. The free street celebration will feature elaborate costumes, a new beer garden, drag performances by Sofonda and Jada Shada Hudson, a Michael Jackson impersonator, live music, a fashion show, go-go dancers, and DJs.
The immersive Black Lagoon pop-up returns to The Drake Hotel for the month of October with eerie soundscapes, cinematic lighting, custom glassware and a themed cocktail menu. The takeover runs October 1–31 and culminates in a big Halloween night party called Beautiful Monsters on October 31.
Embrace spooky season with a chilling Candlelight Halloween Concert, with two shows on October 30! See an enchanting string quartet cover some of your favourite horror theme songs, like Michael Jackson’s Thriller or Danny Elfman’s Beetlejuice theme song. Surrounded by the soft glow of candlelight, this mesmerizing event is sure to be a highlight of the season.
ROM After Dark is hosting two 19+ Halloween nights at the Royal Ontario Museum featuring DJs, live performances, themed photo stations, and after-hours access to the galleries. Tickets include entry, exhibitions access, and one complimentary drink.
Dark Waters returns to Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada on Friday, October 30th for a 19+ after-hours Halloween party featuring live entertainment, themed food and cocktails, photo ops, pumpkin carving and tarot readings.
Howl’oween returns to The Bentway on Saturday, October 24, 2026, with a pay-what-you-choose dog costume parade, vendors, live entertainment and a new Best Pet Superhero Costume prize. The event runs from 12 p.m. til 4 p.m. at The Bentway Skate Trail and features contests, a Pack Walk, prize ceremonies and a Yappy Hour.
Toronto’s first official Thriller mob invites adults to learn choreographed, costumed zombie moves and join a Halloween parade at Canoe Landing Park. Workshops and a dress rehearsal lead up to the main performance on October 31, 2026.
This October, visitors can explore the reportedly haunted Stanley Barracks at Exhibition Place during Alone in the Dark, a two-hour paranormal investigation taking place after dark. Guests aged 16 and older will investigate the building from basement to top floor using traditional and modern paranormal experiments, with no staged scares or guaranteed supernatural encounters.
Legends of Horror returns to Casa Loma from October 3–31, 2026, offering an immersive haunted-theatre experience through dimly lit tunnels, haunted stables, animatronics and 3D projections, plus themed cocktails and family-friendly hours on select dates.
Good Mourning Festival at Evergreen Brick Works in Toronto runs October 24–25, 2026. Saturday focuses on connection and reflection with peer support sessions, memorial activities, workshops and performances; Sunday features Día de los Muertos celebrations with music, artisan vendors and food.
Euclid Hall, now The Keg Mansion at 515 Jarvis Street in Toronto, is a Victorian-era landmark built in 1867 known for its ornate interiors and a famous ghost – a maid said to have hanged herself from the second-floor oval vestibule. The building has served as a private residence, art gallery, early radio broadcast site, and a restaurant since The Keg purchased it in 1976.
This October, you can experience a 90-minute immersive Halloween pop-up at Novotel Toronto Centre featuring potion-making classes, theatrical character encounters, seasonal cocktails, and photo-ready sets. The experience runs throughout October with multiple evening showtimes and a special Halloween matinee.
Halloween Nights of Lights and Pumpkinville features a walk-through light show featuring over 2 million LED lights synchronized to Halloween music, integrated with Pumpkinville—a pop-up village built entirely out of real pumpkins and autumn sculptures.
Led by lantern-light, guides in cloaks share creepy tales, urban legends, and supernatural lore from Toronto’s historic streets at the Haunted Walk of Toronto. Tours run nightly and take brave participants through haunted hot spots like the historic Distillery District and old downtown courthouses.
A premier showcase of thrilling cinema, Toronto After Dark Film Festival brings together fans of horror, sci-fi, action, and cult films for five continuous nights. Screenings feature an exciting mix of Canadian and international feature films, short horror clips, and Q&A sessions with visiting filmmakers.
Canada’s top theme park shifts into a nightmare realm featuring hundreds of monsters, terrifying maze walk-throughs, scare zones, and thrilling night rides for the return of Halloween Haunt. Roller coasters run after dark for an extra adrenaline rush during Halloween season.
Martino Manor Haunted House
Head to Etobicoke’s Martino Manor for a walk-through haunted attraction touted as “Toronto’s scariest”, featuring elaborate sets, creepy characters and plenty of jump scares. It’s a good pick for thrill-seekers who want something scarier than a pumpkin patch.
The Haunted Office
Trade your regular workday for an abandoned-office-themed haunted walkthrough at The Haunted Office in Etobicoke. With scare actors and detailed sets, it’s a fittingly creepy outing for friends looking for an adrenaline rush this month.
Toronto’s original haunted attraction, Screemers, is back for its 32nd terrifying season this October at Assembly Park in Vaughan! Navigate seven haunted mazes filled with over 120 live actors, catch thrilling stage shows, and experience lifelike spooky props. Plus, your entry includes unlimited Midway rides, and there will be delicious food trucks and plenty of other spine-tingling surprises to enjoy.
Wunderland, Down the Rabbit Hole at Soluna
Soluna Toronto is transforming into “Wunderland, Down the Rabbit Hole,” an Alice in Wonderland-inspired Halloween experience featuring whimsical decor, mystical encounters and five themed celebrations from October 28 to November 4. Guests can enjoy Latin rhythms and salsa dancing at Niche de Reinas, tarot readings at Goddesses in the Garden, DJ sets at Down the Rabbit Hole and the Mad Hatter’s Ball on Halloween night, followed by a Día de los Muertos celebration to close out the festivities on November 4.
Trick-or-Treat Trails at Scarborough Town Centre
Scarborough Town Centre is hosting its free Trick-or-Treat Trails on October 31 from 1 to 4 p.m., offering families a fun, weather-proof way to celebrate Halloween. Children aged 12 and under can follow a festive trail through the mall, collecting candy and passport stamps, meeting Halloween characters and enjoying face painting at participating retailers and restaurants.
A massive Halloween dance party is taking over Vaughan’s Bellvue Event Centre on October 31, 2026, featuring an interactive lesson to learn Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ choreography, live DJs, cocktails, photo ops, and a costume contest with prizes.
Hallowoof
Redway Dog Run is celebrating its third anniversary with Hallowoof, a free Halloween party for dogs and their owners on October 18 at 11 Redway Road. Hosted by CHFI’s Gurdeep Ahluwalia and his dog, Coffee, the event features a dog costume contest with three prize categories, Halloween photo installations, a dog biscuit bar, free coffee and music from DJ Mike.
Halloween Party on Toronto’s 505 Dundas Streetcar
Espolòn Tequila is turning Toronto’s 505 Dundas Streetcar into a one-night-only Halloween party on October 31 with “Ride to the Other Side,” featuring live performances by Felix Cartal and Rêve, Halloween cocktails and stops at iconic Dundas West bars. Canadians of legal drinking age can enter the contest online until October 21 for a chance to win tickets to the roaming musical experience.
